1990 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Ford Indigo

To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Ford Indigo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Indigo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.

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